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Sugar Reduces Immunity

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Excess sugar significantly depresses the immune system. Studies have shown that consumption of 75 to 100 grams of a sugar solution (about 20 teaspoons of sugar, or the amount that is contained in two average 12-ounce sodas, 2 Crave cupcakes or a medium DQ chocolate blizzard) can cause up to a fifty percent drop in the ability of white blood cells to kill bacteria. The immune suppression was noticeable almost immediately (within half an hour), most noticeable two hours post-ingestion, and the effect was still evident five hours after ingestion.

I've experienced it many times personally; that I may be feeling like I'm fighting a bit of a sore throat or stuffy nose. I'll have a sugar indulgence in the form of my favourite chocolate or a big dessert after a treat meal out, and boom - within the hour I'm feeling lousy! With cold and flu season upon us, this is another compelling reason to stay away from the white poison!